Accessorizing an outfit is not as intimidating as it might seem. All it takes is practice and a little planning. If you are not sure then start with one body part at a time - earrings or necklace and bangles or rings.

However, if you feel completely lost, then this might help you get started as today I am sharing some of the basics I try and follow while accessorizing an outfit:

1. What color is your outfit? If,

Neutral - add dash of color

Monochromatic - use metallics

All Black or All White - could mix and match colors and patterns

Colorful - go for neutrals

2. What style are you sporting today? If,

Professional - depends on your work place but statement pieces work well.

Girly - could mix colors, play with patterns, use scarfs, headbands, etc.

Night out - bling & statement pieces

Bohemian - an opportunity to wear everything exotic & eclectic

3. What is the neckline of your top/dress?

This would help you determine what you wear on your neck. If you are ...

wearing a v-neck blouse or top then a pendant would look great with the look.

wearing a round neck then a statement collar necklace or a long beaded string would look good too

willing to experiment and/or have already mastered the art of basic accessorizing then you can have a go at stacking different lengths of pendant and necklaces to make a statement

When it comes to bangles/bracelets and rings, I match them either to the necklace I am wearing or to the colors of the outfit. Sometime it can also be fun to mix-random-colors and patterns and stack them up. You can also read, an article I found interesting on 6 rules of accessorizing.I hope I have encouraged convinced you to give accessorizing a shot. Haven't I? ;)

Up until couple of years back, I had a habit of collecting a lot of thing - clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses! I am proud to report, that it is not the case any more. I do not collect any of these things any more. However, I do have a soft spot for sunglasses still. I enjoy switching between different lenses, shapes and colors. And now that the sun is shining bright, I cannot wait to bring them all out to play. I do not shop for them much any longer though. I have found DITTO. It is a sunglasses subscription service, where you can pick any designer sunglasses for $24/month only and switch them with another paid any time you want. How awesome is that? I have a feeling that Summer is going to be pretty awesome this year. Use the code: TANVII to receive first month free. If you do use it, don't forget to show which pair you got. Also scroll right to the bottom to see which one I picked first. Below is the proof how almost all my spring/summer outfits include sunglasses -

Are you ready for spring? I bet you are! I should even bother asking the questions, right? Well. I am SO READY for spring. I am craving all kinds of pastels again. Especially in accessories. Add subtle touches of pastel to your already existing neutral wardrobe and be Spring-Summer 2015 ready. Below are few of my favorite pastel pieces from around the web. You can click on the images below to reach the direct product site. Anything catches your fancy?

I have styled this Orange Ella Tusk Necklace via Shop Jami over and over again this year. I received it back in January and have not had enough of it ever since. At first look I didn't really think it would be as versatile as it has proven to be. P.S. While I am using this tusk pendant/necklace as an example you can essentially apply these same style tricks with any chunky-statement-making pendant.

This is my favorite and go-to-style mantra - play with contrasts! Nothing in this outfit is "matching" the orange pendant (not counting the background, of course, as that was pure co-incidence), but I wanted to break the colors of the outfit with just one single stroke.

Taking a break from talking about the ban for now. Also, not gonna discuss the weather. Neither am gonna ramble on about what I did over the weekend. Then what's left to say, right? *sigh!*

Well, we are live-discussing-talking-tweeting about the Golden Globes over at Facebook & Twitter R.I.G.H.T.N.O.W., so if you are interested (and/or free) you can join me and we can talk there. Aight? ;)

P.S. Don't forget to scroll down and enter the Giveaway before you leave this space.

I have been in love with Shop Jami jewels ever since I was introduced to this brand back in September (via Lucky FABB). Firstly I love the designs, as they are simple and minimalistic. Also the the quality is superb. They can be styled for a formal or a casual occasion with equal ease. You can see how I had style the Peach Etta Necklace twice, here and here and the Grey Estelle Necklace recently. Today, to continue celebrating the 4th Blogiversary/Birthday of Tanvii.com, the nice people over at Jami are giving away the Elvie Bangle, Ring and Earrings (total value $230) to one winner and the Ella Tusk Necklace and Estelle Bracelet (total value $192) to the second winner. Entry requirements couldn't be easier:

Complete the following sentence with your favorite piece of jewelry from this giveaway. Don't forget to tweet the whole sentence: "I want to win... http://bit.ly/Svn6OP #jamiwithtanvii via @Tanvii @Shopjami"

Be sure to include the hashtag #jamiwithtanvii - If you don’t use the hashtag, I won’t see your entry. If you don’t follow me, I can’t let you know you’ve won. And if you don't follow Jami then you won't win at all [:P]. So please be sure to complete ALL of the requirements! You can tweet once a day to increase your chances to win. Giveaway ends on 20th January at mid-day!

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